CalAIM has the opportunity to improve the ability of managed care plans to transition or divert patients from institutions to lower levels of care, several experts said in a California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) webinar on CalAIM’s institutional long-term care carve-in and alignment of community supports. “[We are really] focusing on how community … Read more
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the 2022 Maryland State of Reform Health Policy Conference earlier this month! It was a day filled with great energy, insightful presentations, and engaging conversations. If you weren’t able to join us, we’ve put together a “What You Missed” video that will give you a sense of the sights … Read more
Though we are still a ways out, we’re excited to announce that we’ve already begun planning for the 2022 Inland Northwest State of Reform Health Policy Conference! After hosting this conference virtually for the last two years, we’re very much looking forward to hosting this event in person on September 8th at the Spokane Convention Center. You’ll … Read more
Members of the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) plan to request funding for long-term care service providers during the upcoming legislative session. A funding focus for WSHA continues to center on long-term care, particularly for patients ready to be discharged from hospitals and in need of post-acute care including skilled nursing facilities, adult homes, or … Read more
We are now less than two weeks out from the 2022 Florida State of Reform Health Policy Conference! We’re thrilled to be able to bring you 2 keynotes, 15 breakout sessions, and close to 60 curated speakers who will talk through some of the most pressing issues facing Florida’s health care system. In this edition of “5 Things … Read more
We’re hosting several events in the coming weeks that I want to be sure are on your radar. In two weeks, we’ll host the 2022 State of Reform Federal Health Policy Conference. If you haven’t already, be sure to take a look at the Detailed Agenda to see the more than 60 speakers we have lined up to participate at … Read more
This month, the California Health Care Foundation (CHCF) published a research report titled “Using Data for Good: Toward More Equitable Home and Community-Based Services in Medi-Cal.” The report focuses on Medi-Cal Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) and Medi-Cal-funded long-term care, and intends to support state policymakers and stakeholders in ensuring the high-quality collection and reporting … Read more
The long-term care workforce crisis is a national issue, but an especially pressing one in Washington State. With a rapidly aging population across the state, as well as a diminishing number of workers entering long-term care, the labor shortage could be detrimental to meeting the demand of the populations in need. Bea Rector, … Read more